Is BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-B) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from April 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 59.3% | |
| Operating Margin | 31.9% | |
| Net Margin | 20.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $598M |
| Free Cash Flow | $431M |
| Total Debt | $2.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 67.2 |
| Current Ratio | 2.8 |
| Total Assets | $8.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $25.74 |
| 50-Day MA | $27.00 |
| 200-Day MA | $27.92 |
| Avg Volume | 5.5M |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$22.61
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About BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-B)
Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. It provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, and bulk whiskey and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors and state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It operates in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-B) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BROWN FORMAN CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is BROWN FORMAN CORP's debt ratio?
BROWN FORMAN CORP's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are BROWN FORMAN CORP's key financial metrics?
BROWN FORMAN CORP has a market capitalization of $12.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 15.8, and revenue of $4.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 59.3% and a net margin of 20.6%. Return on equity stands at 20.4%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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